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The Northern Ireland Ambulance Service Official Podcast.Let us take you behind the scenes of the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service as we share real stories, expert insights, and important conversations about saving lives, supporting communities, and shaping the future of…
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Standing on the Shoulders of Giants (opens the original)
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In this episode of Seconds Count, we speak to Heather Sharpe, Assistant Director of Emergency Preparedness, Resilience and Response (EPRR) at the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service, about her remarkable career spanning more than three decades.Heather reflects on her journey from joining the ambulance service as a 19-year-old Emergency Medical Technician to becoming a paramedic, Rapid Response Vehicle clinician and ultimately leading NIAS's emergency preparedness and resilience function.She share
The Journey to the Frontline…and Beyond (opens the original)
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In this episode of Seconds Count, we speak to Sean Kelly, Clinical Training Manager at the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service, about the vital role education and training play in preparing our frontline staff to deliver safe, effective patient care.Sean discusses how clinical training equips ambulance clinicians with the knowledge, skills and confidence to respond to a wide range of emergency situations, the importance of continuous professional development, and how training evolves to reflect t
Safe Hands, Trusted Care (opens the original)
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In this episode of Seconds Count, we speak to Florence Milliken, Professional Liaison Consultant, from the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), about the vital role the HCPC plays in regulating health and care professionals and protecting the public.She discusses how professional standards help ensure safe, effective care, what regulation means in practice, and why public confidence in healthcare matters. Listen as she explains the HCPC's role, dispels common myths about regulation, and e
Nothing About Us Without Us (opens the original)
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In this episode of Seconds Count, we speak to Neil Gillan, Service User Lead and George Bell, Chair of Partnership Forum, about the importance of listening to patients, families and communities to help shape ambulance services. They discuss how feedback drives meaningful change, why patient voices matter in improving care, and how working together ensures that decisions are made with people, not just for them. Listen as they explore the impact of the Patient Voice Forum and why every experience
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